Categories Dryer Vent Cleaning

Don’t Think You Need Your Dryer Vent Cleaning? Think Again

dryer exhaust cleaningIt is amazing how many of our customers think that their dryer vent cleaning  is not needed.  Possibly due to the fact they clean the lint trap out after each use puts them at ease, thinking all is well. The truth is that just because you clean out the lint trap, it does not mean your dryer is running efficiently. Lint builds up when there is an accumulation in the dryer exhaust system. The vent hood could be blocked because we all forget to check the flaps are flapping about as the dryer runs. You could have a long dryer vent run with several 90 degree bends or even a birds nest or ice lodging in your dryer vent, there are many reasons. But the truth is the dryer and dryer vent should be part of essential home maintenance, the general rule being 1-2 people in the home dryer vent cleaning every 2 years, 2-4 people in the house every year the dryer vent should be cleaned, 6+ then you should be at least once per year in not every 6 months. Then the dryer itself should be inspected and cleaned to remove lint build up.

Dryer Cleaning & Dryer Vent Cleaning in Burlington & Oakville

Yesterday we cleaned a ladies dryer vent in Millcroft area of Burlington. We only cleaned the vent which vented on the roof,  the dryer was under warranty from Samsung. The dryer technician came out for her 1 year old dryer and said she needed to clean her dryer vent. Not knowing here to call she called the local fire department, then a duct cleaning company,  then she found us on Google. When we got there she had the foil dryer hose, which is not recommended by the manufacturer or us they burn and spread the fire into the walls.

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When we finished cleaning her house and the neighbors, we went canvassing to promote our service.  In Millcroft before Christmas there was a dryer fire, well we met a lady who had had a dryer fire and put it out herself using baking soda, determined not to lose her house and the $$$$’s in Reno costs she had just a spent she considers herself lucky and the 10 townhouses she links too! Why are so many people in the dark, and reluctant to address a real issue that is there in their home?

Today we meet a mom of 2 great kids who thinks that it is just a crappy dryer making her clothes take so long to dry. After chatting she agreed to let us show her the real issues.

Why She Needed Her Dryer & Dryer Vent Cleaning

  • Her dryer was taking 2-3 cycles to dry each load
  • Her dryer was really hot to touch
  • Her ducts were cold after a few feet (heat was stuck in her dryer)
  • No air was coming our from the dryer vent hood

When we showed her the issues, she then told us 2 family members had experienced house fires – 1 had lost his home. We cleaned the dryer and the whole dryer vent system, the dryer let out a sigh of relief as we started it it was running quieter, the dryer was no longer red hot to touch, you could feel the whole dryer vent was warm and there was air coming out the dryer vent hood. A really happy customer which really makes our day!

Replacing Your Dryer Please Clean Your Dryer Vent

We see time and time again people buying a new dryer because they think the old one is on it’s last legs. What they do not realize is their dryer vent is clogged! So they install their nice shiny new dryer and find they have the same problem, clothes take a long time to dry.

Last Friday we take a call for a gent who was replacing his dryer and needed the dryer vent cleaning. This guy is smart, so many people buy a new dryer thinking the old one is faulty only to find they still have a problem … they have a clogged dryer vent. We arrive and find the dryer vent is choked, they have lived in the house 6 years just the 2 of them. We removed 1 1/2 vacuum loads of lint. The homeowner wants to know why no  one is educating her and others to the perils inside ones clothes dryer … we are slowly and surely.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Do Not Neglect Your Dryer or Dryer Vent!

If you are a homeowner, hair studio, laundromat, property management company, hotel, residential home, daycare running a dryer that is taking too long to dry a load contact us today. If you are school, daycare or charity organization contact us for our free dryer and free dryer vent cleaning service.

Author VentExpert
Categories Dryer Vent Cleaning

Lint Clogged Clothes Dryer With Signs of a Fire

This is a particularly bad dryer we recently came across, which due to the dryer vent being clogged lead to the whole dryer struggling and also signs of a dryer fire having taken place. This really was one lucky customer, they narrowly avoided becoming a dryer fire statistic. The customer chose to have the dryer cleaned inside the cabinet when they realized how serious the situation was.

Here is the Clothes Dryer

As you can see a normal looking clothes dryer … from the outside lets see whats inside

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This looks like a normal dryer wait until we open it up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged Dryer Exhaust

Behind the dryer is the dryer exhaust that the transition hose connects to. Look at how much lint is built up in there.

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back of clogged dryer this is inside the dryer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lint Builds Up Under Lint Trap

Lint build up below the lint trap and under the lint trap housing this is tricky to remove but really does need to be removed.

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Look all this lint below the lint trap!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Blower Housing Caked With Lint Build Up

It is easy to see that lint is just going to stick to the existing build up here, this is why it makes sense to carry out dryer vent cleaning on a regular basis. We recommend once a year if there are 4 or more living in the home, single or just a couple then once every 2 years will be enough.

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dryer cleaning to reduce the risk of fire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lint Build Up Inside a Dryer Cabinet

If lint cannot exhaust properly then it will start to build up inside the dryer over time which is not good news! With clean dryer vents the lint exits the dryer preventing build up like this.

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Dryer cabinet with lint build up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signs of a Dryer Fire

The owner of this dryer said that it was taking sometimes 3 cycles to dry a load of clothes. This was not only costing a lot in electricity costs and also putting more strain on the dryer and the clothes too! Below you will see signs of where lint has already burned, the owners were lucky that they called us when they did. Houses in the area of Burlington are between 4 – 15 years old, the house this dryer is in is 12 years old.

The dark brown bits are burnt lint slowly smouldering away.

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dryer heating element with burnt lint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burnt lint removed from clothes dryer just look at how much there is! Have your dryer vent cleaned regularly to prevent this level of lint build up.

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burnt lint in the dryer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dryer Cleaned Out Lint Free!

Here you see a nice clean cabinet, we greased the mail bearing and checked the drive belt and tension rollers, then went on to clean out the dryer vent and change the transition tube from a vinyl flex hose to a semi rigid one the manufacturers recommend.

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dryer cabinet cleaning helping prevent dryer fires

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning

If you live in Burlington, Ontario and surrounding areas and are having problems with your clothes taking a long time to dry. Is the top of your clothes dryer feeling really hot to touch? Or are you noticing excessive lint on your dry clothes? These are all signs that your dryer vent is clogged with lint and needs cleaning. Contact us today to schedule dryer vent cleaning, the service will pay for itself in time savings, reducing your utility costs and reducing your risk of fire.

 

 

Author VentExpert
Categories Dryer Vent Cleaning

How Dryer Vent Cleaning Can Prevent a Devastating Fire

dryer vent cleaning prevents dryer firesDo you realize that your home may need its dryer vent cleaning? In Canada, dryer vents are responsible for about 10 dryer fires every day, up to 5 deaths annually, and about 10 million dollars of property damage. 80% of Canadian homes have clothes dryers, and yet the majority of home owners are unaware of the severe dangers that dryers pose.

Proper Dryer Vent Cleaning Can Reduce Your Risk of a Fire

Dryer fires are caused by a lack of dryer vent cleaning, when a build-up of lint results in incredible heat being generated. It’s not only the lint that builds up in the removable dryer lint filter, but the unseen lint that builds up in the dryer’s exhaust, and around the dryers heater element. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission believes that everyone who owns a clothes dryer needs to understand the danger and make sure they have proper dryer vent cleaning.

Warning Signs That You Need Your Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer fires are caused by a combination of heat and blockage of proper venting. When there’s a build-up of lint in the dryer’s exhaust pipe, there is combustible material present to start a serious fire. Warning signs include needing higher temperatures and multiple dryer cycles to dry clothes. The lint screen should always be cleaned before and after every load of clothes. Additionally, the dryer vent and exhaust duct needs to be cleaned periodically. Plastic or foil accordion type ducting should be replaced with rigid or corrugated metal ducting. The area behind the dryer also needs to be cleaned where lint and debris can built up. But beyond keeping a close eye on lint buildup, the best way to prevent a dryer fire is have professional dryer vent cleaning done periodically.

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Ontario

If you are in the Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Waterdown, Carlisle, Kilbride, Milton or Aldershot area of Ontario we can help clean your dryer vent. Call Dryer Vent Cleaner today on 905 966 0838

Author VentExpert
Categories Dryer Fire Prevention, Dryer Fire Safety, Dryer Vent Cleaning

Why it is Important to Have Your Dryer Vent Cleaned

dryer lint removed from dryer ventFar too many people fail to have their dryer vent cleaned at least annually because they don’t understand the dangers associated with not doing so.  This is to their and their family’s detriment. Failing to have one’s dryer vents cleaned puts everyone in the house in danger. This is because clogged or blocked vents can cause fires. In fact, each year, more than 15,000 house fires are attributed to this very cause. These are 15,600 fires that can be avoided. Calling and having a company unclog the vents is simple enough to do.

Save Money on Utility Costs With Dryer Vent Cleaning

In addition to avoiding fire and related dangers, a clean dryer vent can also help homeowners and apartment dwellers save money on electricity. People waste hundreds of dollars each year powering dryers that have clogged vents. This is because it requires additional energy to power a dryer that has dirty vents. Cleaning them out can help a person save a significant amount of money that could be better spent on something else or even pocketed.

When a dryer’s vents are clogged, there will a number of tell-tell signs. Understanding what these are and being able to accurately identify them so that something can be done, will help individuals avoid disaster and save money.

When a dryers vent needs to be cleaned, a person may notice the following, a buildup of lint on the back of the dryer, clothes that are covered in lint after being taken out of the dryer, a warm and/or humid laundry room or area and clothes that are damp and very warm to the touch. Another thing to look for is difficulty opening the damper on the exhaust termination when the dryer is on.

Clothes that require more than one cycle to dry may also be evidence that it’s time to clean the dryer vents. Any dryer, whether or not it is exhibiting any of the above signs, needs to have its vents cleaned if it has been a year since its last been cleaned.

The Importance of Dryer Vent Cleaning

The importance of having dryer vents cleaned out cannot be overstated. Thousands of homes catch fire each year and an untold number of deaths occur because of clogged dryer vents. These, fortunately, are preventable. Having dryers vents unclogged at least once a year and/or when they begin exhibiting signs of being clogged is very important. In addition to possibly saving one’s life (and that of their family) or one’s home, it can also help reduce a person’s electricity bills. Most people spent an additional $288 each year towards their utilities because clogged dryer vents require that additional electricity is used to power the dryer.

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